Operating room technician jobs in Oconomowoc, WI

Job ID: R116206 Shift: 1st Full/Part Time: Full_time Pay Range: $28.05 - $42.10 Milwaukee, WI 53215 Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Schedule Details/Additional Information: **14,000 SIGN-ON Bonus Eligible with distance based relocation available**Here is YOUR OPPORTUNITY to join our AMAZING OR TEAM.Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center is the largest hospital in Wisconsin and the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team. We provide innovative care to patients from across the state, country & world. As a nationally recognized health care provider, we offer a wide range of medical specialties in a culturally affirming & compassionate way to help people live well.YOU are making a difference in the Operating Room, everyday! Your tenacity, your attention to detail and your ability to adapt to high intense situations is a gift. While there are endless opportunities out in the market, we would love for you to explore how you can bring your talents to our amazing teams across Aurora Health Care. We are so proud of our reputation, our values and behaviors and our future growth as a new enterprise.Schedule/Hours:Neuro specialty. Full time. 1 FTE. 0900-1730. on call obligations. Major Responsibilities: Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures Performs all types of procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures. Specializes in a surgical specialty area, where applicable, serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases. Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans), operating the various types of equipment used during operating room procedures, and returning equipment post procedure. Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems. Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies. Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability. This includes checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair. Acts as a resource and precepts Surgical Technologists I and/or participates in department or facility committees or work teams. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. Education Required: Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology. Experience Required: Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Surgical Technologist position. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Completion of a suturing class approved by supervisor. Proficient in all surgical specialties with expertise in a minimum of two. Advanced knowledge and skill of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures and suturing. Demonstrated ability to anticipate and recognize physician's needs and changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions and respond appropriately. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Basic computer proficiency. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment. Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines. Exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids. Must have functional sight and hearing. Required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift. Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing the duties of the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. #AuroraJobs